title: Alloplastic and microvascular restoration of the mandible: a comparison study.
abstract: The evolution of mandibular reconstruction following composite resection is advanced by improved alloplastic prosthesis and reliable microvascular free tissue transfers. A 42-case, 6-year experience is presented using both methods at the University of California, San Francisco. The advantages and complications of both are discussed. The authors conclude that the success rate for lateral defect restoration is equivalent with either technique, and that the anterior defects are more reliably reconstructed with free tissue transfer. The advantage of microvascular flaps in the anterior defect must be gauged against the physical status of the patient, disease extent, and likelihood of dental rehabilitation by interosseous fixation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco 94115, USA.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Mandpe
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Greene
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D019930:Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects